Couperin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025579290)

"Couperin" by André Tessier offers a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the life and legacy of François Couperin, often referred to as 'Couperin le Grand.' As one of the most significant figures of the French Baroque era, Couperin's influence on the development of keyboard music and the French classical tradition is immeasurable. Tessier, a distinguished musicologist, delves into the composer's prolific output, specifically examining his mastery of the harpsichord and his contributions to sacred and chamber music.

The work provides critical insight into the cultural and artistic milieu of the 18th-century French court, where Couperin served as the organist to the King and the royal harpsichordist. Through a detailed analysis of Couperin's unique style-characterized by its elegance, intricate ornamentation, and profound emotional depth-Tessier illustrates how the composer bridged the gap between the strictures of the past and the expressive possibilities of the future. Readers will find an illuminating study of the "Pièces de clavecin" and other foundational works that defined an age. This volume remains an essential resource for music historians, students of the Baroque period, and admirers of French classical music, capturing the essence of a man whose artistry continues to resonate within the canon of Western music.

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